Respite Gummies FAQs
For Dementia Challenges
How to schedule a free consultation with a nurse
We provide FREE nurse consultations so you can feel confident and get the best possible results from Healer Respite.
No purchase is required.
Schedule a complimentary consultation to learn how Healer Respite may help your loved one. Our nurse team can help you:
- Review your loved one’s current medications
- Understand what results you can realistically expect
- Feel confident using Healer Respite safely at home
You don’t have to figure this out alone — we’re here to support you every step of the way
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What research supports the efficacy and safety?
Healer Respite Gummies have been formulated based on the clinical experience of Dr. Dustin Sulak and other expert cannabis clinicians, and based on clinical trials that have examined the use of cannabinoids in the treatment of dementia-related symptoms.
📚 Research Overview – Key findings from 24 peer-reviewed studies on cannabinoids and dementia.
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Clinical studies on other cannabinoids products have found improvements in several symptoms in dementia patients with behavioral challenges, including:
- Quality of life [i]
- Agitation [ii]
- Aggression [iii]
- Worry [iv]
- Sleep disturbance and nighttime wandering [v]
- Pain [vi]
- Low appetite and weight loss [vii]
- Stiffness and rigidity [viii]
- Cognitive decline [ix]
- Caregiver distress [x]
Clinical studies that have used similar or higher doses of THC and other cannabinoids in patients with dementia-related behavioral challenges have demonstrated excellent safety and tolerability.
- A pilot study from Israel saw minimal adverse effects in patients treated with Delta 9 THC twice daily in the range of 2.5 – 7.5 mg over 4 weeks.[xi]
- A larger placebo-controlled trial from Israel in which patients received an average dose of THC 7.4 mg + CBD 175.8 mg three times daily found no difference in side effects among those who received cannabis and those who received placebo.[xii]
[i] Pautex, Sophie, et al. “Cannabinoids for behavioral symptoms in severe dementia: Safety and feasibility in a long-term pilot observational study in nineteen patients.” Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience 14 (2022): 957665.
[ii] Hermush, Vered, et al. “Effects of rich hemp oil on behavioral disturbances in dementia A placebo controlled randomized clinical trial.” Frontiers in Medicine 9 (2022): 951889.
[iii] Woodward, Matthew R., et al. “Dronabinol for the treatment of agitation and aggressive behavior in acutely hospitalized severely challenged dementia patients with noncognitive behavioral symptoms.” The American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry 22.4 (2014): 415-419.
[iv] Flávio Henrique de Rezende Costa., et al. “Dementia patients Under Treatment with Standardized Extracts Enriched in hemp compounds: Descriptive Observations in Preparation for a Phase 2a Clinical Trial”.EC Neurology 14.5 (2022): 01-15.
[v] Walther, Sebastian, et al. “Delta9 for nighttime agitation in severe dementia.” Psychopharmacology 185 (2006): 524-528.
[vi] Flávio Henrique de Rezende Costa., et al. “Dementia patients Under Treatment with Standardized Extracts Enriched in hemp compounds: Descriptive Observations in Preparation for a Phase 2a Clinical Trial”.EC Neurology 14.5 (2022): 01-15.
[vii] Volicer, Ladislav, et al. “Effects of dronabinol on anorexia and disturbed behavior in patients with Alzheimer’s disease.” International journal of geriatric psychiatry 12.9 (1997): 913-919.
[viii] Broers, Barbara, et al. “Prescription of a Hemp-based medication to dementia patients: a pilot study in Geneva.” 2.1 (2019): 56-59.
[ix] Palmieri, Beniamino, and M. Vadalà. “Oral hemp extract in main symptoms of dementia with agitation and weight loss.” La Clinica Terapeutica 174.1 (2023).
[x] Palmieri, Beniamino, and M. Vadalà. “Oral hemp extract in main symptoms of dementia with agitation and weight loss.” La Clinica Terapeutica 174.1 (2023).
[xi] Shelef, Assaf, et al. “Safety and efficacy of hemp oil for behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia: an-open label, add-on, pilot study.” Journal of Alzheimer’s disease 51.1 (2016): 15-19.
[xii] Hermush, Vered, et al. “Effects of rich hemp oil on behavioral disturbances in dementia patients: A placebo controlled randomized clinical trial.” Frontiers in Medicine 9 (2022): 951889.
Additional clinical studies:
Van Den Elsen, Geke AH, et al. “Tetrahydrocannabinol for neuropsychiatric symptoms in dementia: A randomized controlled trial.” Neurology 84.23 (2015): 2338-2346.
Herrmann, Nathan, et al. “Randomized placebo-controlled trial of nabilone for agitation in Alzheimer’s disease.” The American journal of geriatric psychiatry 27.11 (2019): 1161-1173.
Gómez, Paula M. Herrera, Sergio A. Ochoa-Orozco, and Carolina Jaramillo Toro. “Cannabinoids for major neurocognitive disorder: case report and literature review.” Revista Colombiana de Psiquiatría 50.1 (2021): 47-51.
Alexandri, Foteini, et al. “The Effect of Cannabidiol 3% on Neuropsychiatric Symptoms in Dementia–Six-Month Follow-Up.” Clinical Gerontologist 47.5 (2024): 800-807.
Timler, Amanda, et al. “Examining the use of cannabidiol and delta‐9‐tetrahydrocannabinol‐based medicine among individuals diagnosed with dementia living within residential aged care facilities: Results of a double‐blind randomised crossover trial.” Australasian Journal on Ageing 42.4 (2023): 698-709.
Will Healer Respite Gummies interact with other medications?
Drug interactions are very unlikely when people use Healer Respite as directed. Respite Gummies are designed to be taken alongside medications.
Use caution with extreme low blood pressure, and check INR regularly if using Warfarin.
Like many other botanical supplements, hemp products may affect the activity of pharmaceutical medications. People taking medications should discuss hemp products with their medical provider prior to taking them.
Please review our Drug Interaction Guide Here:
Schedule a FREE nurse call to review potential medication interactions and the benefits you can expect to see with Respite Gummies. No purchase required.
How long does it take to see results?
Most people see improvements in within two-four weeks, while some people experience improvements almost immediately.
Improvements will be noticeable such as your loved one being calmer, happier, friendlier, easier to care for, more compliant, less wandering, less repetitive behaviors and even performing some tasks independently.
The benefits will grow over time, so someone with good results after 2-6 weeks are likely to have even better results after 3+ months.
For people who do not see results after using the Stage 1 for 2-3 weeks, we recommend proceeding to Stage 2, a stronger low dose formula.
Do I need a prescription to try Healer Respite Gummies?
No prescription is required.
While we recommend that you discuss the use of Healer Respite Gummies with your medical provider(s) before you start, you do not need a prescription to purchase Healer Respite Gummies.
Individuals who reside in a long-term care facility may need their doctor to provide a “medication order,” similar to what’s required to approve the administration of other non-prescription vitamins or supplements. If your provider will not provide an order, we can help you find a licensed clinician who can help you. Please contact our nurses for more information.
What are the most common side effects of Healer Respite Gummies?
The side effects of Healer Respite Gummies are typically mild, and for some, may be beneficial: feeling tired and an increased appetite are two common examples.
The formulation and design of Healer Respite Gummies in blister packaging and two stages of treatment reduce the risk of accidental overuse and adverse effects. When people take an excessive amount of Healer Respite (more than one serving at a time), or if they start Stage 2 products before a full trial of Stage 1, they may experience dizziness, euphoria, dry mouth, or worsening of their current symptoms like confusion and agitation.
The current prescription treatment options may include antipsychotic medications that carry black box warnings due to their serious side effects, including an increased risk of stroke, death in elderly patients with dementia. Healer Respite Gummies were developed to be a more effective, safer and a natural alternative.
How to start at home (not in a care facility)?
- No prescription is required
- Purchase online
- Receive products in the mail within 3-5 days
- Follow the simple steps and track results
- Get monthly shipments. Recommended 90-day trial period.
- Cancel anytime
Have questions or need support?
What if my loved one cannot chew the gummies?
If your loved one cannot chew the gummies, you can simply cut them into small pieces and mix them into soft foods like yogurt or applesauce. The gummies are soft and easy to cut.
Alternatively, the gummies can be dissolved in hot water and once cooled can be served as a drink, or you can mix the dissolved gummy into their favorite juice or smoothie.
Who should avoid hemp products?
People with a known allergy to cannabis or any of the ingredients used to make Healer Respite Gummies should not use the product. People with a history of adverse effects with inhaled or edible THC-dominant cannabis products should use with caution but are often able to use Healer Respite due to the low content of THC (2.5 mg per serving in stage 1).
What can I share with my doctor to make sure this is okay?
We encourage you to provide your doctor with a copy of the Healer Respite: Clinician Guide. This document will help them understand the potential benefits and risks of a trial of Healer Respite.
Please setup a free nurse consultation to learn more.
Do you have a doctor or expert I can work with?
We provide you with free support from registered nurses to answer your questions about your use of Healer Respite Gummies, or whether a trial of Healer Respite Gummies may be right for your loved one with dementia. Healer partnered with Leaf411, a network of nurses with expertise in hemp to provide phone visits before and during usage.
If needed, Healer can recommend an expert licensed clinician in your state to manage a trial which includes telemedicine visits, writing the standing order for a care facility and coordinating care with your current clinician(s) and facility. These visits are paid in addition to the gummies and the visits may be reimbursable by Medicare (60%) and supplemental plans (20%).
To learn more schedule a free nurse consultation.
Why do Healer Respite Gummies work?
The active components of Healer Respite Gummies work on several targets in the body, including the endocannabinoid system, to produce symptomatic improvements for agitation, aches, discomfort, worry, mood and sleeplessness, in appetite and quality of life.
Beyond symptom relief, it is possible that Healer Respite Gummies could address some of the underlying problems present in elderly people with behavioral challenges. A variety of compounds present in cannabis/hemp, including cannabinoids, terpenoids, and flavonoids, have been shown in preclinical (cell and animal) studies to have activity that could directly impact causes of the challenges. These include inflaming, neuroprotective, antioxidant, Beta amyloid reducing, and tau protein reducing activities.[i]
[i] Steiner-Lim, Genevieve Z., et al. “Medicinal Cannabis for Alzheimer’s Disease.” Medical Cannabis and the Effects of Cannabinoids on Fighting Cancer, Multiple Sclerosis, Epilepsy, Parkinson’s, and Other Neurodegenerative Diseases. IGI Global, 2023. 1-47.
How to start in an assisted living or memory care facility?
For a managed care facility to administer Healer Respite Gummies, they will need a standing order from a licensed clinician like any other supplement. The facility should understand that hemp is a federally legal product and that your loved one has the right to access it similar to any other supplement.
If needed, Healer can recommend an expert licensed clinician in your state to manage a trial which includes telemedicine visits, writing the standing order for a care facility and coordinating care with your current clinician(s) and facility. These visits are paid in addition to the gummies and the visits may be reimbursable by Medicare (60%) and supplemental plans (20%).
To learn more schedule a free nurse consultation.
Is THC Legal?
Short answer: when it’s derived from hemp naturally in concentrations of less than 0.3% by dry weight, yes!
In 2018 Congress passed the 2018 Farm Bill, which removed hemp as a federally controlled substance. It also says that any hemp and hemp-derived products that contain less than 0.3% THC by dry weight are considered federally legal in the United States. By this definition, all of our hemp products are federally compliant under the standards set by the 2018 Farm Bill.
Healer Gummies contain naturally derived THC from compliant hemp grown in the USA.
- One Gummy contains weighs about 4.7 grams, or 4700 milligrams.
- If we take 0.003 (which is 0.3%) and multiply that by 4700, we are left with 14 milligrams.
- That means that according to the 2018 Farm Bill, a 4.7 gram gummy can contain up to 14 mg of hemp derived THC.
- We formulated our Gummies with only 2 – 5 mg of THC which means the amount we use in our gummies is well below the legal amount of 0.3%.
- 2mg = 0.04%
- 2.5mg = 0.05%
- 5mg = 0.1%
Why do you not ship Respite to all 50 States?
Not for sale where hemp THC is prohibited by law including these states: AZ, CA, IA, ID, MN, NY, OR, VA
Healer Respite Gummies are for adult use only, ages 21+.
Some restrictions may apply.
Check your local laws before purchase.
Product FAQs
Common questions about Healer Hemp Products.
How can I find the right products for my condition(s)?
We make it easy to find the best Healer formula for your needs.
Start with our Find Your Formula Chart, which matches common symptoms and wellness goals with the most helpful cannabinoids and products:
👉 https://healercbd.com/find-your-hemp-formulas/
You can also use the “Benefits” filter on our website to shop products by what you’re looking to support — such as sleep, aches, stress, focus, mood, dementia support, immune support, and nerve discomfort.
If you’d like personalized guidance, we’re always happy to help. Please reach out to our support team anytime:
📞 (207) 271-9333
Our team can help make recommendations based on your specific goals and experience so you feel confident in your choice.
You don’t have to guess — we’re here to support you every step of the way
Do Healer Hemp products contain THC? Are they impairing?
CBD, CBDA, CBG and CBGA are non-impairing.
Since the Healer Spectrum maintains so many naturally occurring cannabinoids, Healer Whole Plant hemp products contain trace amounts of THC and THCA. Any THC present is below the U.S. federal 0.3% limit for hemp. Check the Certificate of Analysis (COA) from your product batch to see the specific cannabinoid ratios in your product.
This trace amount of THC plays an important role in the “entourage effect,” helping cannabinoids like CBD, CBDA and CBG work more effectively for pain, inflammation, sleep, mood, and nervous system balance.
Our Respite, Rest, Zen and Bliss Gummies contain low amounts of THC and can be impairing. For those that are new or sensitive to THC we recommend starting with 1/4 of a gummy and increasing as needed.
Our formulations are designed to support wellness and balance without making you feel “high.”
Many people use hemp products to improve their function, the opposite of impairment. Regardless, we recommend avoiding driving or participating in any dangerous activity until you know how any new medication or supplement affects you.
Should I tell my doctor I’m taking a hemp product? Does hemp interact with medications?
Patients taking pharmaceutical medications should discuss hemp products with their medical provider prior to taking.
Drug interaction with hemp products are most common in patients with seizures, especially those using high doses of cannabinoids. When administered with CBD, the blood levels of the following drugs may increase:[3]
- topiramate
- rufinamide
- n-des-methylclobazam (an active metabolite of clobazam)
- zonisamide
- eslicarbazepine
Patients combining cannabinoids with the seizure drug valproic acid should monitor liver function for potential abnormalities.
The most common and important drug interaction to consider is hemp + warfarin (a blood thinner).
The following list is not comprehensive, but other potential drug interactions with fairly common drugs include:
- amiodarone
- cyclosporine
- diltiazem
- fluconazole
- haloperidol
- sertraline
- tetracycline antibiotics
- tacrolimus
- verapamil
Online drug interaction checkers now include CBD, so if you’re in doubt, try a site like https://www.drugs.com/drug-interactions. You may have to enter “Epidiolex” if it does not recognize cannabidiol.
Where is Healer Hemp grown and how do I know it's clean?
Healer Whole Plant Hemp products are made exclusively from US grown hemp. Every batch of hemp is third-party tested to ensure it meets our standards before it is extracted and manufactured into Healer products.
Where are Healer products manufactured and how do I know they are safe?
In order to ensure that all Healer products maintain the highest quality standards, we operate our own processing facility in Brunswick, Maine. At our manufacturing facility we extract, formulate, quality control test, package and ship all of our whole plant hemp products nationwide. No third-party processors make Healer Hemp products. The Certificate of Analysis (COA) for each product batch verifies there are no harmful pesticides, heavy metals, molds, or other toxins in our products.
What can new and experienced users expect from Healer Hemp Products?
Since Healer products work with the body’s Endocannabinoid System (ECS), your response will be personal based on your body’s specific needs. Many people will experience immediate benefits from Healer hemp products while for others the beneficial effects will continue to build over time.
Take the guesswork out of using our products with our clinically proven, free step-by-step Usage Guide & Response Tracker©. Let Dr. Sulak guide you to better health.
Should I refrigerate my Healer Whole Plant Hemp products?
For best results and to maintain the product’s unique formulation, we recommend that you refrigerate your Healer Whole Plant Drops and Capsules.
Our Topical Hydrogel Cream and Gummies are best when used at room temperature and do not need to be refrigerated.
Without refrigeration, the acidic cannabinoids in your Healer Drops and Capsules will slowly transform at room temperature in 3-6 months. While this may alter the effects of the product, you can still use unrefrigerated products – they simply will have higher levels of CBD or CBG and lower levels of CBDA or CBGA. Avoid leaving in cars during the summer or for prolonged periods in your pocket.
Why do I need less Healer Hemp products compared to other products?
Commonly used methods of extracting and formulating hemp destroy many of the plant’s trace compounds that work with the CBD to enhance its effects. The Healer Spectrum retains the plant’s fullest entourage of major, acidic and minor cannabinoids, terpenes, flavonoids and other phytoconstituents to create safe, cost-effective products.
Order FAQs
Common questions with ordering.
Can I return my product?
We stand behind our products, which is why we offer a 30-day money-back satisfaction guarantee on your first purchase. If you’re not completely satisfied, simply return the unused portion within 30 days for a full refund. You’ll only be responsible for the return shipping, based on carrier rates from your location to our Maine facility.
For all subsequent orders, returns are accepted within 30 days of receiving the product as long as it is unopened and in its original condition with a return authorization number (RA#). We will refund your purchase price less the shipping fees to and from your location.
Healer will provide you with a prepaid return shipping label. Once we receive your returned product, we’ll refund the purchase price of the item(s) minus the return shipping fee outlined in your return authorization.
If you prefer, you may arrange your own return shipping instead. Should you choose this option, we recommend using a service with tracking to ensure your package arrives safely.
Email us at [email protected] to get a return authorization number.
How long will it take to get my order?
Our orders are delivered by USPS First Class Direct and arrive within 2 to 5 business days. If an order is placed before 12p.m. EST it will ship the same day. If the order is placed after 12p.m. it will ship the following business day.
Are there any states you cannot ship to?
We are unable to ship any Healer Hemp products to Idaho.
We are unable to ship any Healer Hemp products to California with the exception of our Topical Hydrogel Cream.
We are unable to ship our Respite, Zen, Rest or Bliss Gummies to AZ, CA, IA, ID, MN, NY, OR, VA.
Do you ship outside the USA?
We currently do not ship outside of the United States.
Can I cancel my subscribe and save at anytime?
Yes, you can cancel your subscription at anytime. Your subscription can be managed on your account page here.
Can I subscribe and save to more than one product?
Yes, you can have multiple subscriptions.
How can I track my order?
After placing an order, you will first receive an order confirmation email that contains your order number. You will be sent a separate email notifying you when the order has shipped. The shipping email will include your tracking number allowing you to monitor your order’s progress.
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